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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Fasching, carnival or Fasnacht - no matter what you call the 5th season, it's back in season. Nowhere can you celebrate more atmospherically than in Basel. This must be due to the colorful lanterns - ...

The world's most important art fair is also a dream factory. It evokes utopian ideals, uplifting visitors from around the world with the feeling of belonging to a community that grasps the value of ...

Critic and Curator Uma Nair has been writing for the past 35 years on art and culture She has written as critic for Times of India and Economic Times. She believes that art is a progressive sojourn.